High Cholesterol?

Question

I am sixteen years old and my doctor told me that my cholesterol was high because it was 205. She said anything below 200 is ideal. I became pretty concerned and confused because I run daily and follow a very healthy diet. This "bad" news traumatized me slightly. I don't understand how my cholesterol level can be high if I'm normal weight (93 pounds, and I'm 5'1) and I eat healthy and exercise daily?? Can anyone explain any possible reason(s)?

Answer 1

Genetics, my friend.
It may run in th family, and it's going to affect you.

Don't be too concerned. 205 is just slightly elevated. If it were 305, then I'd worry.
Follow her advice, you'll be fine.

Answer 2

I am not certain that you have certainly requested a question, you have got listed what has happened to your husband, but now not quite said what you wish to have to know? You haven't given your husbands age, clinical historical past or present treatment history if there may be one, nor stated if he smoke, which would be a disaster and if he does must be the very first thing to move. He appears from what you've got stated to have three chance explanations:- overweight, although you do not give the extent. Raised blood stress. Raised ldl cholesterol. There are a quantity of matters he can try to do to support himself, though they're unlikely to outcomes in him heading off remedy if the problems are well centered. They are all beautiful obvious tradition alterations. Average usual exercise 5 days a week, within the barriers currently imposed via his weight and his bronchial asthma. This may aid him shed extra pounds, it also lowers blood stress and increases HDL cholesterol, the great ldl cholesterol. A weight reduction weight-reduction plan, low in animal fat, this wold aid weight loss, which helps slash blood pressure and aid cut down cholesterol. It could additionally shrink his future danger of diabetes, which is the subsequent stage in what is in general called 'the metabolic syndrome'. ( obesity, hypertension,hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes and heart sickness, making up a composite disorder entity.) undertaking would additionally support his asthma, make him fitter and more capable to do extra undertaking and as an independent positive component expand his lifespan. Additionally it is a good concept to decrease salt consumption. It is a bit of a tall order to get all these things right, but in the event you do the percentages transfer for your favour!

Answer 3

The reason your doctor is concerned is primarily because of your age. To have high cholesterol at age 16 is unusual !!

High cholesterol does tend to "run" in families.

Also you might be eating something healthy that is spiking your cholesterol level.

Are you a big sea food eater? Shrimp, lobster, crab are all considered healthy low fat foods (they are also high in cholesterol). However, these food should be eaten in limited amounts if you have a tendency toward high cholesterol.

We love shrimp and were eating shrimp twice a week. Hubbies cholesterol jumped to the danger level.

Dairy products are also healthy! If you consume the full fat versions this could up your cholesterol level. Try some low fat or fat free versions of milk, cottage cheese and yogurt.

Ask your doctor if you should take an Omega 3 fish oil supplement. This could help lower your cholesterol with out the use of drugs.

Answer 4

High cholesterol is more common that before in younger people. The food you eat has a lot to do with it. There is cholesterol in almost every thing you eat. You can also be more prone to high cholesterol by your family history. I know most young people don't like to do this, but read the labels and see what is in the food you are eating. You can also talk to a nutritionist who will be able to help you with your questions and give you answers on how to control it. A lot of people have it but they don't know it. Doctors are testing children now for high cholesterol and finding it in many. You are not alone.

Answer 5

It can be anything..if it's not what you are eating than it must be some kind of liver problem...I suggest you get that checked out..because anything having to do with the liver is very bad..OR if you are eating stuff you are not suppose to (like too many eggs, cholesterol high foods.)

Answer 6

Sometimes high cholesterol is hereditary. Make sure you really are eating healthy - lean meat, no fried foods, lots of veggies and plenty of fiber. If it is hereditary, your doctor should be able to advise you on other ways to lower it.

Answer 7

No, i don't understand it either.

Why didn't you ask your doctor the questions? He should be able to tell you why.

Answer 8

is it in your family??? this could be a reason!
stop eating eggs and meat!